Postwave QC

PCBA Inspector

Fremont, CA

Hourly Salary Range: $24.00-$25.00/hr

Work Schedule: Day Shift (6:00 AM-2:30 PM)

Minimum Requirements:

1. Prior experience in inspecting to IPC-610 standards
2. Basic inspection experience on mechanical assembly (nuts, screws, washers, wire harness)
3. Ability to read assembly drawings and manufacturing instructions

Job Description/Responsibilities:

• PCBA inspection (defect detection) of through-hole and mechanical parts based on IPC-A-610 and customer requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing process instructions, product documentation, and deviation implementation.
• Reporting any non-conformance/defects during the manufacturing process via DGS system (Venture's MES System).
• Responsible for accurately reporting yield data per the post wave QC process.
• Conduct first article inspection process for through-hole and mechanical parts.
• Check component polarity, markings, orientation, height, and placement.
• Verify loaded components on the printed circuit board prior to soldering process.
• Responsible for feedbacking any information to process and quality engineering departments for process improvements.
• Responsible for any additional in-process inspection points determined by quality engineering.

Job Requirements:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of inspection experience following IPC-A-610 requirements of surface mount and through-hole technology for printed circuit board assemblies is a must.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing work instructions
• Ability to pass in-house IPC-A-610 Test and Certification Program.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and component datasheets is a must.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, magnifier lamp, microscopes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret quality control specifications.
• Experience in contract manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers.

Preferred but not required:

• IPC-A-610 CIS or CIT certification through IPC organization.
• J-STD-001 CIS or CIT certification through IPC organization.
• Experience in ISO13485 (medical) and AS9100 (aerospace) products is a plus.